154 students hospitalised after suspected drug reaction in Katsina

One hundred and fifty-four students at Government Science Secondary School in Batagarawa, Katsina State, were hospitalised on Monday after developing symptoms linked to a suspected adverse reaction to praziquantel given to treat bilharzia. State police spokesperson Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu said no deaths were recorded. The remaining 25 students kept in hospital for further care were treated and discharged, and all affected students were reported to be in good health and reunited with their families and schoolmates. Police Commissioner Ali Umar Fage thanked the public for remaining calm and urged residents not to spread unverified reports.